Publications

A number of original papers and reviews on the topic of East African running have been published to date. To download a apaper, a username and password is required; however, you may request a copy of a manuscript by contacting us.

Manuscripts

  • Schmidt W, Heinicke K, Rojas J, Manuel Gomez J, Serrato M, Mora M, Wolfarth B, Schmid A, Keul J (2002). Blood volume and hemoglobin mass in endurance athletes from moderate altitude. Med Sci Sports Exerc. [Download]
  • Heinicke K, Prommer N, Cajigal J, Viola T, Behn C, Schmidt W (2003). Long-term exposure to intermittent hypoxia results in increased hemoglobin mass, reduced plasma volume, and elevated erythropoietin plasma levels in man. Eur J Appl Physiol. [Download]
  • Scott RA, Georgiades E, Wilson RH, Goodwin WH, Wolde B, Pitsiladis YP (2003) Demographic characteristics of elite Ethiopian endurance runners. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise [Download]
  • Onywera VO, Kiplamai FK, PJ Tuitoek, MK Boit, YP Pitsladis (2004) Food and macronutrient intake of elite Kenyan distance runners. International Journal of Sports Nutrition [Download]
  • Moran CN, Scott R, Adams SM, Warrington SJ, Jobling MA, Wilson RH, Goodwin WH, Georgiades E, Wolde B, Pitsiladis YP (2004) Y Chromosome Haplogroups of Elite Ethiopian Endurance Runners. Human Genetics. [Download]
  • Scott RA, RH Wilson, WH Goodwin, Moran C, Georgiades E, Wolde B, Pitsiladis YP (2005) Mitochondrial DNA Lineages of Elite Ethiopian Athletes. Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol. [Download]
  • Scott RA, Moran C, Wilson RH, Onywera VO, Boit MK, Goodwin WH, Gohlke P, Payne J, Montgomery H, Pitsiladis YP (2005) No association between Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) gene variation and endurance athlete status in Kenyans. Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol. [Download]
  • Schmidt W, Prommer N (2005). The optimised CO-rebreathing method: a new tool to determine total haemoglobin mass routinely. Eur J Appl Physiol. [Download]
  • Pitsiladis YP, Scott R (2005). Essay: The makings of the perfect athlete. Lancet. [Download]
  • Christensen DL, Jakobsen J, Friis H (2005). Vitamin and mineral intake of twelve adolescent male Kalenjin runners in western Kenya. East African Medical Journal. [Download]
  • Sostaric SM, Skinner SL, Brown MJ, Sangkabutra T, Medved I, Medley T, Selig SE, Fairweather I, Rutar D, McKenna M (2006). Alkalosis increases muscle K+ release, but lowers plasma [K+] and delays fatigue during dynamic forearm exercise. Journal of Physiology. [Download]
  • Fudge BW, Westerterp K, Kiplamai FK, Onywera VO, Boit MK, Kayser B, Pitsiladis YP (2006) Evidence of negative energy balance using doubly labeled water in elite Kenyan endurance runners prior to competition. Br J Nutr. [Download]
  • Onywera VO, Scott RA, Boit MK, Pitsladis YP (2006). Demographic characteristics of elite Kenyan endurance runners. Journal of Sport Science. [Download]
  • Scott RA, Pitsiladis YP (2006). Genetics and the success of East African Endurance Runners. International Sports Medicine Journal. [Download]
  • Fudge BW, Easton C, Wilson J, Irwin L, Clark J, Haddow O, Kayser B, Pitsiladis YP (2007). Estimation of oxygen uptake during fast running using accelerometery and heart rate. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. [Download]
  • Easton C, Fudge BW, Pitsiladis YP (2007). Rectal, telemetry pill and tympanic membrane temperatures during exercise in the heat. Journal of Thermal Biology. [Download]
  • Easton C, Turner S, Pitsiladis YP (2007). Creatine and glycerol hyperhydration in trained subjects prior to exercise in the heat. International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. [Download]
  • Scott RA, Pitsiladis YP (2007). Genotypes and Distance Running: Clues from Africa. Sports Medicine. [Download]

    • ICEARS Symposium May 2004:

  • Pitsiladis YP (2004). East African Running: A cross discipline perspective. Equine and Comparative Exercise Physiology. [Download]
  • Pitsiladis YP, Onywera VO, Geogiades E, O'Connell W, MK Boit (2004) The dominance of Kenyans in distance running. Equine and Comparative Exercise Physiology. [Download]
  • Scott R, Moran C, Wilson RH, Goodwin WH, Pitsiladis YP (2004) Genetic influence on East African running success. Equine and Comparative Exercise Physiology. [Download]
  • Christensen DL (2004) Diet intake and endurance performance in Kenyan runners. Equine and Comparative Exercise Physiology. [Download]
  • Hoberman J (2004) African aptitude and the social sciences. Equine and Comparative Exercise Physiology. [Download]
  • Payne J and Montgomery H (2004) Angiotensin-converting enzyme and human physical performance. Equine and Comparative Exercise Physiology. [Download]
  • Noakes TD, Harley YXR, Bosch AN, Marino FE, St Clair Gibson A, Lambert MI (2004) Physiological function and neuromuscular recruitment in elite South African distance runners. Equine and Comparative Exercise Physiology. [Download]
  • Spurway N (2004) The secret of East African running prowess? Personal reaction to the Glasgow conference of 15 May 2004. Equine and Comparative Exercise Physiology. [Download]

    • Abstracts

    ACSM 2006 Abstracts:

  • Fudge et al Hydration Status and Drinking Behaviours of Elite Kenyan Endurance Runners During Intense Training Prior to Competition. [Download]
  • Easton et al Effects of Combined Creatine and Glycerol Supplementation on Physiological Responses During Exercise in the Heat. [Download]
  • Moran et al ACTN3 Genotypes and Obesity-, Power- and Endurance-Related Phenotypes in Adolescent Greeks. [Download]
  • Scott et al Mitochondrial DNA Lineages and Haplotype Diversity of Elite Kenyan Athletes. [Download]
  • Wilson et al Tri-Axial Accelerometry as a Simple Means to Estimate Fast Running Speeds. [Download]

    • ACSM 2005 Abstracts:

  • Scott et al ACE genotype is not associated with elite endurance athlete status in Kenyans. [Download]
  • Fudge et al Evidence of negative energy balance in elite Kenyan endurance runners during intensive high-altitude training. [Download]
  • Yang et al Actn3 genotype is not associated with elite endurance athlete status in Ethiopians and Kenyans. [Download]

    • Posters

    ACSM 2006 Posters:

  • Fudge et al Hydration Status and Drinking Behaviours of Elite Kenyan Endurance Runners During Intense Training Prior to Competition. [Download]
  • Wilson et al Tri-Axial Accelerometry as a Simple Means to Estimate Fast Running Speeds. [Download]

    • ACSM 2005 Posters:

  • Scott et al ACE genotype is not associated with elite endurance athlete status in Kenyans. [Download]
  • Fudge et al Evidence of negative energy balance in elite Kenyan endurance runners during intensive high-altitude training. [Download]
  • Onywera et al Demographic characteristics of elite Kenyan endurance runners. [Download]

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